pres•to
Pronunciation: (pres'tō), [key]
— adv., adj., n., pl. -tos.
—adv.
- quickly, rapidly, or immediately.
- at a rapid tempo (used as a musical direction).
—adj.
- quick or rapid.
- executed at a rapid tempo (used as a musical direction).
—n.
- a movement or piece in quick tempo.
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